Visits and Tastings in the Médoc in Small Group with Meal

About this tour

Spend eight hours exploring three prestigious Médoc estates with a knowledgeable guide who explains the region's terroir, grape classifications, and the historic 1855 rankings. Travel the legendary Route des Châteaux between world-class vineyards, taste wines at each château, and enjoy a proper lunch at a local restaurant showcasing regional cooking. Small-group format keeps things intimate whilst you learn what separates grand cru from the rest.

Highlights

• Three château visits with reserved tastings
• Guide explains 1855 classification and Médoc appellations
• Lunch at authentic regional restaurant included
• Air-conditioned transport along Route des Châteaux
• Left-bank terroir specifics and grape varieties covered
• Small group dynamic with fellow wine enthusiasts

What to expect

Your guide picks you up and drives you through vineyard country, stopping at three carefully selected estates. At each château, you'll taste their wines whilst learning about production methods, soil differences, and why certain properties earned their 1855 ranking. The Route des Châteaux itself is the journey—rolling vineyards, grand gates, and quiet roads between some of Bordeaux's most recognisable names. Around midday you'll sit down at a proper restaurant for lunch with your group, eating regional dishes that pair with local wines. Expect roughly three hours of driving spread across the day, with visits and tastings taking up the remaining time.

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